Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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